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Opening A Forefoot Joint To Drain Or Explore

Arizona rates for HCPCS 28022

Opens a joint in the forefoot surgically to look inside, wash out infection, or take out a loose fragment of bone or cartilage or a foreign object. It is used when imaging or a needle drainage is not enough to clear or identify the problem. The joint is closed afterwards and usually protected in a stiff-soled shoe or boot.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $3,020 · 10th–90th $513$6,7610%5%10%10th90th$3,020Professionalmedian $447 · 10th–90th $302$9550%10%10th90th$447$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,905.46
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$6,760.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$891.25
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$4,570.88
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$1,380.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$812.83
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$3,630.78
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$3,630.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$5,370.32
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$758.58